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This week’s SATURDAY SIXRanks The New Restaurants at DISNEY SPRINGS. Walt Disney has a famous quote that goes, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” With the former Downtown Disney being given new life as Disney Springs, a whole lot of impossible has happened along the way. What was once – by far and away – the worst parking situation on Disney property is now the best, hands down. What was once a “shopping district” that had very little places to shop is now loaded with so many name brand stores that the area can compete with any mall in Orlando. However the biggest surprise of all is that the new restaurant lineup actually takes the throne away from EPCOT as The Best Place To Eat At WDW. With Via Napoli, Teppan Edo, Le Cellier and more, I would have never thought we would see the day where another area on property could compete with that murderer’s row of great dining. Turns out I was wrong, and I’ve never been happier to admit it. But which of the new restaurants at Disney Springs is the best? Today we are going to answer that very question. Keep in mind this is not just strictly the best food, it’s the combination of food and dining experience. So sit back, sip on a blueberry lemonade, and let’s begin our list with…

# 6 – Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

The newest kid on the Disney Springs block is quickly becoming a guest favorite. The magical love child of a Chipotle and Universal’s Red Oven Pizza Bakery, Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza allows you to choose every aspect on your pizza creation (crust type, sauce, cheese, and toppings) all for one price. You walk with your pizza down the line, letting each station attendant know exactly how you want your pizza. Want half your pizza to have the white creamy garlic sauce and the other to have the spicy red sauce? You can do it. With 16 veggie types and 6 meats, customers haven’t had this much flexibility in choice since First CitiWide Change Bank. The pies then go into the oven, and three minutes later, BOOM, your pizza is ready. As many of you know, we are rather picky about our Disney pizza, but Blaze is already right up there with the best pies on property joining Via Napoli, Splitsville, and Wolfgang Puck.

Outdoor seating at Blaze pizza. (photo by Tessa Koten)

Making a pizza. (photo by Brandon Glover)

Blaze veggies. (photo by Tessa Koten)

Wait, the pizza is the same price whether I get 2 toppings or 20? LOAD ME UP. (photo by Brandon Glover)

Blaze pizza with high rise dough (thicker crust than standard pizza for small upcharge), spicy red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, onions, jalapeños, and spinach (photo by @bioreconstruct AKA the blogger who can move through time and space)

The newest restaurant for Disney Springs has opened! Frontera Cocina, brought to life by celebrity chef, Rick Bayless, is now open in the Town Center section of Disney Springs.

Frontera Cocina will delight friends, family and food-lovers with exciting flavors and a contemporary Mexican experience. Frontera Cocina features warm colors, an open kitchen and a lively atmosphere. The table-service portion of the restaurant offers menu items such as Oaxacan Red Chile Chicken, Salsa Verde Shrimp Enchiladas Suizas, Carnitas, Shrimp Mojo de Ajo, Crispy Half Chicken, and freshly made salsa and guacamole.

The restaurant also includes a quick-service window, offering Guests the option of enjoying on-the-go tacos, chips and guacamole, as well as a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.